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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Easy Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe

    Easy Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe

    By Sherri On November 16, 2016, Updated December 3, 2020 9 Comments

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    pretzel knots topped with a rolo candy and a pecan half
    Rolo Pretzel Turtles recipe on a baking sheet
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    These Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the most amazing 10 minute treat you will ever make. 3 ingredients is all you need to make this popular holiday recipe.

    There honestly probably isn’t an easier Holiday treat to make than these little homemade chocolate turtles. These chocolate haystacks may be a close second though.

    a bunch of pretzel knots topped with a roll and a pecan half on a baking sheet

     

    Made with twist pretzels, Rolo caramel candy and pecan halves, they can be made in less than 10 minutes. You can even cool them quickly in the freezer for a few minutes if you need them ready to devour even sooner.

     

    a bunch of pretzel knots topped with a rolo and a pecan half on a baking sheet surrounded by ingredients

    Ingredients needs for these Rolo Turtle Pretzels

    Twists or square pretzels

    Rolos candies

    Pecan Halves

    four pretzel knots topped with a rolo and a pecan half on a baking sheet

     

    How to Make Rolo Pretzel Turtles

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Place the pretzels on the tray.

    Unwrap rolos and place one top of each pretzel.

    a bunch of pretzel knots topped with a rolo candies on a baking dish

    Bake for 3 minutes or until the rolos are soft (but not melted).

    Immediately place a pecan onto the center of each rolo and gently press it down

    Allow the chocolate to harden.

    a bunch of pretzel knots topped with a roll and a pecan half on a baking sheet

     

    a bunch of pretzel knots topped with rolo candies and a pecan half on a baking sheet

    ENJOY!!

    Try these other popular dessert recipes as well:

    Chocolate Covered Pretzels

    Easy Oreo Balls recipe

    Peanut Butter Balls

    Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

    pretzel knots topped with a rolo candy and a pecan half

    Rolo Pretzel Turtles

    These Rolo Pretzel Turtles are the most amazing 10 minute treat you will ever make. 3 ingredients is all you need...a pretzel, a rolo and a pecan!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 40
    Calories: 61kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 40 Pretzel Twists or squares
    • 40 Rolos candies
    • 40 Pecan Halves

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place the pretzels on the tray.
    • Unwrap rolos and place one top of each pretzel.
    • Bake for 3 minutes or until the rolos are soft (but not melted).
    • Immediately place a pecan onto the center of each rolo and gently press it down
    • Allow the chocolate to harden.

    Notes

    Place in the refrigerator after baking for a few minutes to harden quicker.
    Store Rolo Pretzel Turtles in an airtight container for one week.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pretzel turtle | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Ivory

      December 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Made these again this morning. Yum!!! Thanks for sharing. Happy holidays

      Reply
    2. Susan

      December 23, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      I made the pretzel/rolo/pecans. Also made pretzel/caramel dipped in chocolate.also the ritz crackers with Rollo centers. So easy and gobbled up.

      Reply
    3. Susan

      December 23, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      I made the pretzel/roll/pecans. Also made pretzel/caramel dipped in chocolate.also the ritz crackers with Rollo centers. So easy and gobbled up.

      Reply
    4. Jann OLson

      November 27, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      I make turtles for Christmas every year. This sure sounds a lot easier! I bet the pretzel is yummy too! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
      hugs,
      Jann

      Reply
    5. swathi

      November 27, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Sherri this is really cute and easy dessert idea, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
    6. Leanna

      November 27, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Great idea. Fun to make with kids as well.

      Reply
    7. Janet Vinyard

      November 24, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Sherri, What a great idea! I love turtle candy and I like the thought of the salty pretzel with it! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet

      Reply
    8. Sylvia D.

      November 24, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Sherri, Thanks for sharing quick Christmas treats. The flavors in the turtle are my favorite. Sylvia D.

      Reply
    9. Colletta

      November 24, 2016 at 2:32 am

      I’ve made something similar with a Hershey Kiss and an M&M. Delicious!

      I hope you will consider joining in the 2017 PenPal sign-ups on my blog:

      http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2016/11/2017-penpal-sign-ups-ends-121916.html

      Colletta

      Reply

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